James Dudley joins this episode of Next Steps Forward. Jim Dudley has extensive experience as a practitioner in law enforcement and criminal justice in San Francisco. A 32-year veteran of the San Francisco Police Department, he has served in the ranks as a patrol officer, Sergeant, Inspector, Lieutenant, Captain, Commander and Deputy Chief. He served in all bureaus including Airport, Administration, Special Operations, Homeland Security, Investigations and Patrol Operations. He holds a Master of Applied Science degree in Criminology and Social Ecology from UC Irvine. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. James Dudley is in his eighth year as a Criminal Justice Lecturer at his alma mater, San Francisco State. Jim will provide perspective on pertinent issues surrounding law enforcement including the causes of what seems to be a recent escalation of crime and the impact it has had on both the public and first responders, background on when alternative justice programs work and when we should stick to more traditional forms of punishment and rehabilitation, as well as how it has gotten more difficult being a police officer from a security perspective. Program host Chris Meek encourages you to join this timely discussion surrounding law enforcement.
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About the Author: Chris Meek
Dr. Chris Meek is an American philanthropist and finance officer. Meek is the co-founder and chairman of SoldierStrong, a charitable organization which provides support for U.S. service members and veterans. He is also the co-founder and chairman of START Now!, a non-profit which provides foreclosure counseling to homeowners, as well as senior director of global relationship management at S&P Global and a member of the Maxwell Advisory Board at Syracuse University.